United Nations Public Service Day

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2022 Date	June 23, 2022
2023 Date	June 23, 2023

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The United Nations Public Service Day celebrates and recognizes the public services in the community. The organization highlights the importance of having people working on the public sector and encourages young people to work on the field. The observance occurs yearly on June 23rd.

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June 23rd is United Nations Public Service Day, and you can get involved right here in Utah! Light up your passions, serve, and connect with others by finding opportunities to volunteer near you. Visit this website and search Utah: https://t.co/0wR850QcBK
— UNA-Utah (@UNA_Utah) June 23, 2021

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— NYS Senator Samra Brouk (@SenatorBrouk) June 24, 2021

Happy Public Service Day!! Here's to duty, diligence and what can be thankless service. Cheers to those of us who dedicate our lives to the betterment of this country and Region. https://t.co/kLafZ90Hfd
— Katzlyn Samson (@KatzlynS) June 23, 2021

United Nations Public Service Day Facts & Quotes

Every year the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) organizes a world forum with a host country. The forum operates as a space for world leaders, ministers, and other senior decision-makers to debate emerging issues and trends. It allows them to discuss good practices, strategies, actions, and innovative approaches that will improve and benefit the public sector.
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2021, Close to 21 million people worked within the public sector in the US. The median hourly wage was reported to be $28.41.
Today, as we honour these essential workers and so many more, we must also reflect on how to better protect, recognize and invest in their well-being as we build back better, together. And I say directly to these inspiring public servants: We are all deeply indebted to you for your remarkable acts of service to humankind - UN Secretary-General António Guterres, UN Public Service Day, 2020

United Nations Public Service Day Top Events and Things to Do

Learn more about the role of public service workers. The Covid-19 pandemic has put a lot more responsbility and burden on public workers. The UN highlights their efforts and continued contributions.
Listen to the UN Symphony Orchestra's tribute to public service.
Watch the UN's video celebrating Public Service Day. It showcases people from all around the world thanking their public service workers.